Commentary. That first truly hard frost in the fall that turns tomato plants in the garden black always comes too soon. As I write this column, my dining room table and kitchen counters are piled with a variety of tomatoes, peppers, rosemary, and parsley. I have already canned, frozen, dried, and pickled everything we need…… Continue Reading

The executive director of the Soy Transportation Coalition says a third straight fall of low water levels on the Mississippi River is dealing a blow to ag transportation at a crucial time. Mike Steenhoek tells Brownfield… “In the six-month period of time between September and February, traditionally 80% of soybean exports occur during that period…… Continue Reading

The Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee is recommending consumers shift to a more plant-based diet and limit their consumption of red and processed meats. Dr. Shalene McNeill, a registered dietitian and Executive Director of Nutrition Science with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, is concerned that the move would create nutrient gaps in the most vulnerable populations.…… Continue Reading